Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Gatelapele Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Tswelelang, Wolmaranstad, Gatelapele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Gatelapele Secondary School entered 111 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 161 | 120 | 74.5% |
| 2024 | 144 | 118 | 81.9% |
| 2025 | 111 | 95 | 85.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Gatelapele Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 127 | 107 | 84.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 7 | 38.9% |
| Life Sciences | 109 | 64 | 58.7% |
| Accounting | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Business Studies | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Geography | 137 | 123 | 89.8% |
| History | 119 | 110 | 92.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 144 | 144 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gatelapele Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Gatelapele Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.